May your soul continue to rest in peace.
FUNERAL DETAILS
Ceremonies to honour his transition are as follows:
Service of Songs 6PM
RCCG Olive Tree, Banana Island
February 25, 2016
Funeral Service 10AM
RCCG Olive Tree, Banana Island
February 26, 2016
Interment Follows
Vaults and Garden, Ikoyi
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This year was particularly interesting because your day marked a celebration for fathers globally.
Temi, we have made June 18, your birthday, our Founder's Day at Prayer Channel for Nigeria, Solidatity Action Network and Bola Memorial Watch and November 22, our wedding anniversary, Bola Memorial Watch's Walk With Widows Day.
We had a great time and healing took place. Those who had bottled up hurt, let off steam, wept and found comfort in God's healing arms. We praised, prayed, snacked, inaugurated our agency for the care of the elderly and shared wise counsel.
I hosted folks too. The house was full like it used to be in 457... You know how much I love hosting people. I did and made party jollof.
Many things should drag me down. The stolen houses, your brother still clawing away, your sisters behaving like you never married... Good news?
I am standing strong in God and lifting all who desire deep healing and peace.
I sure miss you. But I carry you in my heart and God carries me gracefully as I trust Jesus to serve restoration as we build back better.
Love Always!
You’ve already finished the race and enjoying your rewards in heaven.
Rest on Decon Bola.
I woke up this morning wondering what a dreadful day 11.02.2016 was.
I smiled as I looked at the time - 6.05AM. I said to me, it had NOT happened then, I had no clue how the day would unfold. It remains one of the darkest days in my life.
Praising and praying was a joy to you. So today, I arrived at 7.05AM to do a Praise and Prayer Walk around the shanty by the bridge in Arepo, Ogun State where homeless persons reside.
We trust the decrees pronounced and the gifts given to the children will cause divine mercy and deliverance to happen in their lives to break the hold of poverty.
Already we see improvement compared to when we started going some years ago. We continue to touch lives as a legacy to the values you held.
Today is packed. I got an invitation to minister... The topic is Power of Total Recovery. You would have been so delighted and would have asked what my message would be about. And you would have called to wish me well or go with me if we are together.
I saw your friend on the altar earlier this month. That same altar we attended together... I greeted and he responded warmly... I have many things to tell you.
Later today I will be hosting a discourse - How to stay safe during the elections. You definitely would have been a part of it. Though you made America home, Nigeria remained at the core of your heart... it was why you accepted to serve.
You remain in my heart... always and forever.
In that period, some of those who made it to this page never made it to his people, to offer condolence, care, or compassion. I read your post and it leads me to how shallow your heart is. Some of you see the advocacy for justice and you shrugg your others. Some see how his legacy has been threatened and you wail but never went forward to speak truth to power...
Learn from all this. Will those you call brother, sister, children, friends, brethren stand for, with or by you when your time here is gone.
He touched more lives than I know or met. What matters is that the legacy satanists tried to kill like the vision, mission and legacy of Jesus, must lives and must be kept alive.
Someone called him gentle giant. Who was Bola Omoteso to you. Who is he to you...
On June 18, 1957 God gave us a beautiful son. Birthed in the image of God, built in the virtues of the Most High. He loved God and served humanity.
It is in his honour I share this piece: ou-journal.blogspot.com/2021/02/hold-your-should.html
Be sure comments there or here are about the piece or about him, if you met...
He lives on in the memory of those who loves and remembers him.
6 years have gone by like 60 with crisis, challenges and celebrations... Omolola is still standing STRONG.
God has remained faithful and faultless and continues to be the glory shinning bright in the lives of your sincere loved ones.
Yesterday, we held a Seminar for Students of Young Adeojo Group of Schools in Oyo State and gave out magazines, books, mugs, pens and snacks. Today, we visited the Redeemers High School in Ogun State to give magazines. Prayers and counsel were offered to keep the legacy of your love for God and humanity alive.
Today, I received good news of addition and advancement in reference to the Sunday School you led. What a blessing!
I continue to remember this day, and the days we signed to love each other till death do us part nitoriwipe, Eleda o se mi ni ibi. Those days remain pointers to God’s love for us and the love we professed to one another.
I remember more the joy of being married to you especially the jokes and humour we shared.
Your resting place has been kept debris free and serene. Your belongings that I continue to share bless lives beyond my imagination because each item speaks of quality and excellence. It gives me an opportunity to talk about you, even with strangers God lead me to bless
I am at peace because the God of Olatoun, Ibiyemi and Adeboye have kept my borders secure.
Sleep Still My Beloved.
Continue to rest in the Lord.
I’m still creating smiles, and sharing happiness my love. To celebrate YOU; the man, the miles and the milestones we held a students, sports and leadership conference today.
My tears have not dried but I smile with strength through the storm your passing plunged me. For us, for you, for me, I’m standing STRONG.
We miss you still. Your passing was premature. We leave the rest to God.
It has been 5 challenging years because of your wicked brother and others whi connived with him. But, through it all, God remains God and has continued to show Himself faithful. He and others took all they could take but you remain in my heart away from the madness of mortals.
Projects were done yesterday to share your legacy of love of God and for humanity - our team visited Kajola Community School in Ifo to give out sandals and uniforms. Our team also visited Little Saints Orphanage to make a donation towards the welfare of the children.
Before last year wrapped up, your wish of doing something for your friend came to reality in the book titled Singled Out to Lead with you and I as authors... I did it only for you.
The world remains shortchanged by your absence but your legacy lives on through all who genuinely love you.
Shalom.
You waited for love.
You made the move.
You chose a woman of strength.
You widened the path to wealth.
You lit the candles of grace.
They blew wildly with craze.
It’s the fifth celebration of your biirth...
I’m glowing still in mirth!
That today a great man - Bola Omoteso, went to be with the Lord.
The busyness of leadership could make even some close friends forget but I remember my beloved’s passing like it was yesterday...
Justice is yet to be served in hijack of successor rights, stealing of properties and impersonation but God remains The Anchor who has kept me STRONG. He gave me beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning and the garment of praise for every heaviness satan attempted to serve.
Some say “sorry for your loss” but no! It was not merely a loss for me. It was the world’s loss... For every good person who departs suddenly, humanity suffers.
I thank those who have been there. I thank those who have not been there. In different ways, you all have had an impact in how I focused on what mattered and turned the pain into praise.
My joy is that heaven gained an angel and I am STANDING STRONG.
Earlier today, with a team of 10, I was in Abeokuta for SUMS Project. We gave out sandals, uniforms and meals following a short seminar in a Primary School. We defied all odds to be a blessing. I have survived by reason of the love few poured out. Giving back is my thank you to JEHOVAH SHAMMAH.
God bless YOU.
Four years was like yesterday, your teaching and experience cannot be compared with anyone. You are so passionate with the things of God.
Continue to rest in the Lord till we meet.
Your Candle of heart of love continues to burn, and it flourishes everyday and every time you are remembered. It is a light that forever shines as long as we have our breathe. The light will always be seen through you throughout eternity. Rest on Beautiful soul.
You will ALWAYS be remembered.
So now, where has he gone.
Wherever that is I'm sure he's gonna be just as loved there as he was down here. And I suppose the place is called heaven, where we heard all things are beautiful there, up there with the Angels. RIP my friend, and my brother.
I never met you Sir , but you did light up the world of my good friend Omolola.
I like to thank you for being a part of her life and see her achieve so much.
Sleep tight Sir as you continue to smile from above.
No leaf drops from a tree without the knowledge of my Father in heaven so, God knows...
Keep resting uncle.
They went to the same primary school, Sacred Heart Convent School Onireke, from around the age of 6 years and went to the same secondary school, Loyola College Ibadan. Whilst they did not attend the same university, they reminisced about and enjoyed regularly the lovely journey God had permitted them to share together and rekindled their proximity in the last 10 years. Sadly everything comes to an end one day! But does it really?
I still see you regularly and remember vividly your everlasting smile, which reminds me of you honesty and utter friendliness. The way you handled the trials and tribulations of life, has been exemplary and I have learnt so much from you.
Your memory of our great teachers, Mr Desmenu and Mr Odunjo and the discipline and studiousness they imparted in us is what every person should have the opportunity to share, particularly these present days of failing discipline. I will never forget the day you reminded me of the late Brother Isagba’s speech in 1969 when he reminded us Loyolan’s of our pride and said we will not succumb to pressures of proximal Girls Schools, ‘God in Heaven Loyola First On Earth’- This was recently reiterated by Brother Pat Utomi at the last Loyo Day in London. We laughed regularly about Celingo Mucheche when he said- ‘When I say Matilukou you putty more’ and ‘ Malomo am I so small that you cannot see me?’
Bola you made me enjoy music, in particular the Saxaphone of Miles Davis. In fact, you made me purchase various CDs of his-I remember your vivid description of the music in these. You loved music so much that you revamped your entire music system with State of the Art technology to enhance the soul of the music. You loved Fela, including his works with Kula Lobitos, and made various recordings for me which I will cherish till the end of my life.
When you confirmed you were getting married to Omolola, my Wife and I were filled with joy. We had been waiting for this day for a long time. The perfectionist that you are meant you waited until you made the right choice and we your friends are grateful for allowing us to witness this. You made the right decision as she has lived up to your high expectations.
Bola we had so many plans but you were so much in a hurry you could not wait. But of course we are close friends and I will continue on your behalf whilst you look after us down here from up there.
Bola I still continue to pick up my telephone to call you as we always did. I cannot forget the Thursday morning I telephoned you and the vigour that was in your voice. Now I accept that the Almighty God has requested a cessation of this mode of communication and has allowed for a spiritual one. Though I had wanted more of the former, I cannot question the authority of my maker, the almighty God.
Bola you were such a strong person, such that when you were not well, most of us never even knew. For this, I will forever respect you even more.
We will continue our conversations and laughter regularly as our separation is not permanent but just a ripple, as our souls go on forever.
Rest in Peace Bola.
We know very well that u have joined the saints for your good works has gone ahead of u. Goodnight sir. Rest In Peace
We know very well that u have joined the saints for your good works has gone ahead of u. Goodnight sir. Rest In Peace
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May your soul continue to rest in peace.
Please be patient.
Soji Adelaja
He Lives
Widow’s Wailings
When asked at Area F Police Command why adeleke was being wicked to Omolola and if he would have done it if there was a child in the marriage, he responded, “Of course if there was a child, I won’t but I want to punish her, I want her to know she cannot just come and marry in our family and walk all over us!” The venom he spewed was so typical of the madness that gush from men who are drenched in the ego of self entitlement! A Nigeria trait my beloved husband hated with passion.
The woman he claimed walked all over “them” hosted them in rooms she furnished. Cooked for himself and his family so much so that he asked Olubunmi to learn from her culinary skills, drive him and his family to stores and malls and was responsible for their welfare. Visited with gifts. Counselled and cared for his daughters... Yet, his myopic summation of all she did was “walk all over us.”
The truth, he HATED her. All she did was not strong enough to melt his iron heart. He hated her for daring to marry a brother who was condemn d to wifelessness. Being wifeless meant he could hatch his plan of manipulating him to adopt his daughters. That way, upon his death, his daughters being young, he would become the sole administrator. But this carefully masterminded plan, hatched at a time he thought his daughters were named beneficiaries backfired when he found out after Bola Omoteso’s death that he had edited his beneficiaries
It has been over two years yet family chose to bury my peace with my husband. But Jesus has kept me sane, safe and secure in God’s everlasting arms.
If you have read anything online, consider it the crying out loud of a widow who endured abuse and attempt to perpetrate fraud for over two years before she decided that having mourned her husband, it was time to defend his right to his labour being used to keep his name alive, not symphonies by a man who claims to be his brother yet whose complicity and negligence led to his death.
I call upon you to stand with me in prayers and in publicity, not for only #JusticeforOmolola but in many areas that would entertain justice once justice is served.
I have read more tweets on black widow spider than “black” human widows since I began the campaign! Please join me to make the campaign VIRAL.
#TimeIsNow #EndWidowAbuse #JusticeforOmolola #JusticeforWidows #ReformProbateLaws #WomenParticipate #BlackLivesMatter